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Kelly Hur | Former Admissions Officer, Johns Hopkins University

How Sports, Arts, Music, or Debate Skills Can Get You Into Your Dream College

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How Sports, Arts, Music, or Debate Skills Can Get You Into Your Dream College

Tuesday August 5th, 2025

5pm Pacific,7pm Central, 8pm Eastern

Wondering how your extracurriculars like sports, music, art, or debate can help you stand out to top colleges?

Join Former Johns Hopkins Peabody Institute Admissions Officer Kelly Hurr to learn how admissions officers evaluate extracurricular involvement and how to position your talents effectively throughout your application.

What You’ll Learn:

How admissions officers evaluate extracurriculars
Understand what makes artistic, athletic, musical, or debate-based activities stand out in a competitive applicant pool.

Where and how to showcase your extracurriculars
Learn the best ways to highlight your skills and passions across your application, including the activities list and personal essays.

Real student case studies
See how applicants used their extracurriculars to gain admission to selective colleges.

2025 admissions trends
Discover how extracurriculars are viewed in today’s admissions landscape and what matters most.

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Kelly Hur

Former Admissions Officer, Johns Hopkins University

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Live College Essay Review Workshop with Former UChicago Admissions Officer

Live Essay Reviews: See how a former admissions officer evaluates actual student essays in real time
Insider Perspective: Learn what top colleges like UChicago look for in personal statements and supplemental responses
Submission Opportunity: Submit your own essay for a chance to receive direct, personalized feedback
Actionable Strategies: Walk away with guidance you can immediately apply to strengthen your writing

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